As you know, yesterday USCIS released an official press note indicating that they received about 233,000 petitions and H1B lottery was completed. As of yesterday, USCIS indicated that the premium processing will begin no later than May 11th, 2015.
Today, USCIS released a news alert indicating that the premium processing for H1B Visa 2016 petitions will start from April 27th, 2015.
What does this change in premium processing date mean to everyone in H1B 2016 quota ?
It simply means that, if someone filed their H1B petition in FY 2016 quota under either in masters quota or regular quota and filed it under premium processing their 15 days clock for adjudicating the petition starts from April 27th. Technically, if everything was right and there is no RFE they should have a decision within 15 calendar days starting from April 27th, which would be May 11th.
So, technically, premium processing candidates for FY 2016 should receive their H1B case petition numbers/ receipt notices starting anytime from today via email. They should ideally have H1B case number by April 28th or 29th. USCIS might take some more time to release the case number or receipt notices for the regular processing petitions, as there is no SLA or time commitment.
This clearly tells us that the number of premium processing petitions filed this year were more or less same as last year and not too many filed under premium processing as USCIS anticipated. They adjusted the dates based on the work load they have. Also, with the push in the premium processing dates, hopefully, regular processing candidates petitions are processed slightly faster as well…lets hope so !
Also, they indicated in the press note that no changes to the premium processing petitions filed that are cap-exempt. Their processing continues to stick to the 15 calendar days starting from the day USCIS received the petition with the fee. Also, you may read the below to clarify on the processing times.
H1B 2016 Premium, Regular Processing time, Receipts Info
What are your thoughts on the H1B processing timelines by USCIS ?
Reference : USCIS Alert on Premium processing
Hey guys!
Update:
“USCIS Returns Unselected Fiscal Year 2016 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
USCIS announced on July 14, 2015, that it completed processing the return of fiscal year 2016 H-1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected in our computer-generated random selection process.”
USCIS previously announced on May 4, 2015, that it completed data entry of all selected cap-subject petitions.
If you submitted an H-1B cap-subject petition between April 1 and April 7, 2015 and have not received a receipt notice or a returned petition by July 20, 2015, you may contact USCIS.
Got the rejection receipt from Fragomen for case non-AD/PP/Cal. Recruited for Amazon, Seattle.
Hi, is it so that all fragomen filings have been rejected?
Dear Friends,
Anyone get the update today?
I got the update from 8k miles. But they dont want to share the receipt number. I dont know what is playing behind the screen.
Hi Bro, When did you get update from 8k miles?
Did they shared the receipt number ? what reason they gave for not sharing receipt no. looks they will keep the deposit money for some more time.
Can we file premium H1B processing anytime of the year? or only in the april month?
If your H1-b comes under the cap exempt category then you can apply only in April. not sure about the other h1bs
Got my H1B packet back today. 16 Jun. 2nd Try.
NAD-RP-VT
Tired of this H1B drama.
My classmates, from a premier MBA school where they went to and spent 1000s of dollars on, and have great jobs have left the country due to the lottery. There is always someone with a worse story.
My opt gets over July 3. I still haven’t gotten result from lottery. what can i do if i still dont hear back by july 3? Do i need to leave USA or stay till i get official rejection? I now that i have to stop working after july 3 bu ti dont know if i should stay or leave after 3rd?
you will have a 90 day window to leave after the OPT expires
I think you must stop working once your OPT expires.
You can stay until 60 days after you get the rejection letter.
My bad I think you can work until you get the rejection letter, then leave within 60 days after that.
You can work till your OPT expires. Then you have 60 days to leave. By then you will get your package back. You have to stop working once your OPT expires.
If you still want to stay and work.You can go for 1st day CPT and still work under it.
Does this depend on the university or every university will allow that? I have done my MS here so i was told i do not have to repeat GRE or TOEFL, even if my scores have expired.
Third week of June still no updates. ?
Hello,
Non-AD/RP/CA
Guys its 10th June and there is no news from my employer. They say the attorney has not received anything (acceptance / returns). This is crazy. Does this always take time? or something is wrong with the system this year?
This year they have received around 233000 petitions and out of these too many applications were for premium processing. Thts y if u have regular processing. It will take lil longer than usual. All the best
I had premium processing and have received absolutely no news either. I wonder if I should read anything into this, as all the receipts for PP should have been generated by May 8 which was very long time ago.
Premium processing should have got atleast receipts by now. The SLA time commitment for decisions were around May 11. This is late June.
Any update from capgemini Mumbai ?
No news … anyways GX team sits in Chennai, i blv they will inform everyone on same day… but i dont know why so much of delay
Anybody from capgemini Mumbai got receipt nos? Company is telling that June 1st week will be the time to disclose. But no updates yet
@ Ann. Just a matter of time. Friday, they will send out the information.
*Hopefully*… All the best!
Thanks
Today is Friday.. Hopefully the wait will end…
I guess the wait continues…
any update about capgemini H1B status
I think there is no more hope..we all are just waiting for rejection notice only…
That is what Rahul communicated to me.
Who is this Rahul… and what makes you think about reject….no one in CG is aware of the result… what i came to know from GX team is 25 to 30% people got selected in lottery. so 800 nomination so atleast 200 nominations are selected for sure
Rahul was my SPOC…he told me that they have got updates for most of the candidates but still not have heard about me..
He further wrote:-
“Seems like you missed the boat for this year. Will definitely process your case again next year.”
@ Capg_mumbai ..Also can you please update me what GX team stands for?
Not selected in lottery. Got mail today. Feeling very bad.
Any hopes for AD/PP/VT ? Still no news if mine was selected or not in lottery
Move on buddy. We are fuc ked.
Hi,
Mine is a premium processing Non AD/Vermont case.
Got the RFE within 15 days but in the RFE document they have mentioned that the beneficiary has obtained H1 B visa status from an XX organisation effective from July1st, 2015.
I mean can they just write anything absurd and return the RFE back. This doesnt make any sense to me.
Has anyone experienced this?
I had a quick question..
My H1 was filled under premium processing. I have not received any thing on my case yet, no rejection no receipt. Its 2nd June and I was wondering doesn’t USCIS have to give an status update for premium process within 15 days?? Are there any chances of application being wait-listed?
My employer is one of the Big four consulting firms and I have already spoken to my lawyer but they haven not received anything as yet.
Any insights into this issue would help to reduce my anxiety
Thanks!!
Is your employer’s law firm Fragomen ?
Hi,
Yes, my attorney\legal counsel is fragomen, but no response through premium processing for me as well.
I believe its almost over, thats what my employer told me and mentioned to consider an alternative, not sure though! how about you?
San
Hello there, any news from Fragomen by now????
Hi,
What is it to do with fragomen? Mine is PP/Non-AD/Vermont filed by a big company with fragomen as their law firm. No information yet and F is asking me to assume that I was nt selected. I am totally frustrated.
Nope it’s Seyfarth
Any update from capgemini as f today?
Hi All,
Today I Received below status update in system,
“Acknowledgment notice received from USCIS”
Can anyone help to explain this status.
Thanks.
U are selected..have you got the mail as well? Or only AIMS got updated.
Got AIMS update!!
Thanks for help!
Keeping Finger Crossed!
At what time you got update today in AIMS.
near abt 09.30 AM
are you under premium processing?
please let me know.
Thank you
Hi I received the Recceit number (EAC15xxxx) and I am cheking my status daily also mine is under premium processing but I still see no updates made on my status , it still shows “Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed” . Please advise if any one else is still waiting on approval under premium processing.
sleepless nights
Qual: bsc comp sc.9YRs IT software exp.
Due to my graduation not meeting.. causing delay ?
It should not cause any delay. If USCIS doesn’t agree then they will issue an RFE.
Anyone has any idea????. Why the status is not changed yet ?? Please someone answer ..!!
mine is also in same situation like you
They will reply in 15 calender days. I got RFE within that time.
Hi,
RFE for what? Any particular reason they mentioned??
HI Sri4bts,
U need not worry about that status. H1 processing take time. Usually EAC process takes 2months i.e., within 2months you will some status change(Note : 2months is a usual time however it can be early for few and more than 2months for few people as USCIS doesnot work on any SLA for RP, it all depends on your luck) . So be patient enjoy your time.
Have you received an approval notice yet? I’m on the same boat – PP and status has remained “Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed”. My friend with RP received his notice 2 weeks ago and that makes me nervous.
Have you heard back yet. I am same with California AD-PP and still not case received and receipt mailed status.
Which consultancies can I approach for H1-B filing?
Any trustworthy consultancies for backup H1-B visa filing?
Has anyone applied via Thomas v Allen law firm…And got any response back… I checked and still no updates, are there any hopes left??… Some people say May end; some say its over…:)
Did USCIS start sending rejection notices? anyone get the rejection notice yet?
Yes, one of our users reported the same. Check H1B 2016 Updates Page
Yes, Rejection notices started arriving from June check the Emily Neuman or Murthy.
Has any body tried to route of O visa ? Can you share your experience please ?
Anyone from Eze Software group who got / didn’t get?
I did premium processing.
But haven’t heard anything yet. Is that mean I’m not selected?
Isn’t premium processing supposed to let you know no matter what you are selected or not selected within 15 days?
Does anyone know what’s going on and what does this mean?
Sailing in the same boat.
My attorney told theres a 0.01% chance that you have got selected and haven’t received a receipt yet, so late.
So consider it that, we have not been selected in the lottery.
As per latest info, GLs got second list of candidates who got picked in H1B lottery.. by God grace, my name in the list this time.. if you have good rapport with him, may be you get the details…
Any one got H1b news from Intriv Inc ?
I am waiting for the results.. did anyone from Accenture receive the result ?
Sailing on the Same Boat
Hi everyone,
I am a looser who finished Master’s in XXX university. this is 2nd time but no luck haven’t received receipt yet. And my F1 visa is going to expire in Nov 2015. I don’t want to go back to india as a looser. From last yr I’m like enrolling in univ which gives CPT. I don’t know whether i have to take another chance or not. My life is screwed up wasted 5 yrs of my time in US, feel like committing suicide.
All the best everybody. And bad luck to guys who applied multiple applications, I promise in future you’ll face many issue.
look at jobs at startups . there are freelance remote positions out there
Cheer up……
There is nothing like end for anything….try to get into some college and continue on cpt…..All the days will not be same…..sure u will see success next year….All the best
Cmon cheer up, a visa rule can not decide your life.. get the control of your life back from US laws. There are ample opportunities in India.
Contact your professors, many of them Indian origin, have good contacts in Indian industry.
Though I agree that doing a good job in India and leading a good life is not a problem, its the social stigma you will have to face that will be a bigger challenge. This is where your inner strength will matter. Be confident… have lots of self respect.
Usually, I don’t post for anyone comments but I am pushed to do so bcoz of the word ‘committing suicide’. I will explain my story, it is worse than you.
I completed MS in 2008. Did Internship in Citi (New York) with good package and got a bank job in 5th Ave. They applied h1b in PP. Unfortunately, mine was not selected. I lost the job due to financial crisis. Again, applied h1b in 2009 with some desi consultancy. They unable to reply for the RFE. Went back to India. Worked in India and traveled to Europe and other countries for onsite. Now came back to US in F1 again and applied H1B. My application is picked in the 3rd attempt. Hence, going back to India is not losing something. You got valuable experience. That will help in every situation of your life. Loser will definitely gain something out of that experience but winner will gain pride, head weight, forgot to respect others etc. Cheer up.
Quite inspiring ! Thanks for sharing.
I just want to share my experience to try motivate everybody. My husband applied for h1b in April 2013, first year after I don’t know how many years they did lottery, days pass and no news of receipt number, then when I said ok move on, We got the news! We are back on the game!!, got approval in August 13 of 2013, no RFE, direct approval, at embassy for stamping got 221g, we were shock! Specially because we traveled to USA many times at least 2 times per year and our papers and all was clear. Months later my husband got offer from other company (full time employment, big multinational it firm, American company) and did h1b transfer, then one year later August 2014 we went again for visa stamping with new company, again got 221g, so we said ok f$ck this thing, we will continue our normal life, company responded and when we less expected we got approval mail from the embassy, got our visas and came to US last October 2014. Don’t give up, it’s a long way and many obstacles are there!
You should never give up on life just because you did not get H1B…No one will judge you…never think of acts like committing suicide..it is not end of the life…Look at life in a different perspective, you have learnt a lot in life by living in a foreign country…World is full of opportunities, you just need to explore….Do NOT give up on anything, it is not your fault…it is luck and external factor and has nothing to do with you as an individual or your talent…Maybe there are better things waiting for you in life…Cheer up ! Take this as an opportunity and knock new doors and make new journey and fresh starts in life!
I cannot believe how you think. You want to commit suicide because you cant work in the US ? Are people in India not going to hire you ? Where is this coming from?
USA is not the end of the world buddy.. try CAD or AUS.
the way things are the whole India population should apply for H1b.
If you alive then read this, not getting H1 is not a huge problem to commit sucide, think you are in creme layer, think about people who live in misery all their life but still struggle to live happy esp all poor people in india…….
See life is full of new learning, not getting H1, coming back to india is a new learning. Money can be lost and earned again but hope shall never be lost. I guess you are physically fit so believe in yourself and your abilities that any circumstance you will get better life……
Usually I wont give any suggestions to anyone nor wont share my details. But to increase your morale I would like to share my story. I have graduated from a good college and got rejected for US/UK for Higher Edu… Joined in Indian firm for 6K/m in 2008. But never lost hope, started reading tons of blogs, tech-articles, updated my skill set. In 7 years now salary went to 24L and I just changed 3 companies. At this point my company applied for H1…
So, what I meant to say is its not bad to come India and begin your life here.. Salaries are too good in India now if you have proper skill set..All the best cheers.. 🙂
u pichi peon……
Glad to hear that fake consultancies are being caught!
nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2015/05/it_company_employees_from_jersey_city_charged_in_v.html
The best way to prevent these fake consultancies is that as soon as you come to know about it, call the USCIS and complain about them…when fear spreads, they will automatically shut shop. I’m gonna do that
fake consultancies make probably only 10%. Indian MNCs are the problem. They shud only be allowed to file L1.
I know its a fraud.. When someone submits 10 applications USCIS does not treat that as fraud 🙂 They need to improve immigration rules so people don’t need to commit these frauds. Rather than catching one person. There are so many consultancies and not just indian who run payrolls like this. Only because of these outdated rules which were formed like 40-50 yrs back..
guys.. i still havent got any receipt or notice yet.. it was for premium processing (not advanced degree). Do you guys think it would be rejected by this moment..? or do i still have hope..?
Any update from capgemini?
Same boat no update . Do you have any idea when did people in capgemini got information last year .
I got mail from HR SPOC….They will sending updates in 1st week of June…
Hey.. Plz post as soon as sm1 receives any update from capgemini
Any idea what time they informed last year ?
No idea..
Any update from Collabera?
Nope no updates….looks like we are in same boat….any one from collabera got picked
Hi Rahul
Did you hear from Collabera recently? I got a couple of mails from them already but I am awaiting the initiation of stamping process..Would you have any further updates to share?
When did they release the results for the candidates who selected in the lottery?
Did you get further updates after that
When should we expect to receive news whether the case of RP is approved or not? Is there a timeline for this?
If anyone has a change in the status case of RP, kindly post. Thanks a lot.
Any update from Accenture ?
Do we have any hopes for AD/RP?
Anyone received receipts this week?
Is anyone got receipt number from 8kmiles?any update from 8kmiles?
No not yet…. ?
The last call I got from them is to deposit money and email that they filed application. No reference number or anything. None of them answering the call or giving correct information. Lazy fellows working with no responsibility. Mfs. We might have hard time to get money back to try someother company for next year. God has to help people filed through 8K.
PP/CA WAC15135*****, Approved
04/15/205
We received your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, and emailed you a receipt notice. It is being processed at our California Service Center location.
05/11/2015
On May 9, 2015, we approved your Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Receipt Number WAC15135*****, and emailed you an approval notice. Please follow any instructions on the approval notice. If you move, go to uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
Really nice Congrats Bro
How do you know its a bro, could be a sis ?
Finally came to know genders in Gelato 🙂 🙂
Good to know that an Icecream knows how to use a computer and knows how to apply for an H1 and can get it approved.
All the best Icecream!!
Which flavour are you?
Vanilla
Vanilla is boring! Be a strawberry- or better still Cassatta!
How about butter scotch…
lol
congarts Icecream.. From Biscuit 🙂
Guys any NEWS from Accenture ?
Hi Anyone Still waiting AD/RP/VT ? Is it done or still we have some hopes.. ?
Same boat, the attorney and my boss are waiting till end of this week, but I am preparing for plan B. The chance is pretty low but not zero. Hope this can help you.
Is the approval for PP done for any one? I mean the final stage after processing your visa? What will be the final status if all the docs verification is done perfectly?
Finally got the receipt Today
CA/PP/Non-AD
Are you serious? Did you receive from USCIS now or got to know from your employer late?
That was a mistake from the attorney. They got it in april itself but notified me today only.
Hi I received teh Recceit number (EAC15…) and I am cheking my status daily also mine is under premium processing but I still see no updates made on my status , it still shows “Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Emailed” . Please advise if any one else is still waiting on approval under premium processing.
Wait…. may be security check….
Did you receive any update???
Can anyone tell..How many days will take to receive receipt after check got encashed?
may be a week..so was mine..
When was your cheque cashed?
I don’t know i just got the receipt number 1 week after my employer told my name has been picked up…
Sorry I was asking SSS..As his cheque got cashed recently, as I understand from his comment…
Mine is Non AD/RP
Check got cashed on 4th may. Still waiting for receipt
Guys, my story…applied for l1 blanket…rejected…later l1 individual…..again rejected……applied for b1 same result….applied for h1…visited almost all the Gods
got receipt today. Lord venkateswara is great. Keep faith…..wish u all the luck…..
All the best 🙂
Has receipts from California Stopped? Heard that they are the fastest.
Anyone from Capgemini RP got update?
Nothing . What time normally they update about the result .
I spoke to my case handler today. Capgemini Management has decided not to disclose the reciepts recieved until May end. June 1 is the date that applicant might come to know. Good luck with the wait and all the best!
CG India employees received first set of receipts on 6-May (Which was released by USCIS on 24-Apr).
Got the receipt on May 11th…So releived..:):)
AD/RP/CAL – 2nd attempt (both times only one genuine petition)
Status says it was received on April 13th
Best of Luck to all still waiting…
Any idea when was the check cashed?
Last Name – first letter please?
Not sure about when it was cashed. Last Name First letter is ‘P’ but i given my experience (last year and this year), it really does not matter..Neverthless Best of Luck
Congrats. As an AD, you simply deserve it.
Thanks Vin (AD/ RP/ VT). I know. Have been waiting to put that comment for more than a year now and got that moment at last. Feel very relaxed now.
Also I would like to mention that I have been following this thread for a while. Really appreciate you trying to keep up other’s morale esp even after you got your receipt.
“As an AD u deserve”? … dude there are people out there who do not have the wealthy father to send them to US for MS and try to work their ass out to even climb upto middle class.
anyoen from 8kmiles received receipts??
Yeah, many did. I think India is 8k miles away from US. I’ve been seeing many people from India posting comments saying they have got receipt number.
have anybody received non AD/RP from htc global serv chennai?
Got an email from gims today around 11 am that selected in lottery.. Second attempt.. Non ad/RP. Big relief..
are you currently in India or US ?
Guys any NEWS from Accenture DDC,PDC,HDC,BDC,MDC,KDC ??
I have been filed under Regular Processing in California. This is my Last chance. Is there any hope that still left?
Same here! Didn’t hear anything form them yet. Frustrates me!
Got an update ” awaiting receipt notice” on may 8 in BAL. What does this mean? No one else got this update in my company.
Doesn’t mean a thing. All those who have not got a receipt number, are all awaiting one.
Cud be that the BAL lawyer thought of putting something in the blank template.
I have been filed under Regular Processing in California. This is my Last chance. Is there any hope that still left?